The Roman Army: The Greatest War Machine of the Ancient World (General Military)

The image of the Roman legionary is as familiar today as it was to the citizens - and enemies - of the vast Roman Empire two thousand years ago. This book goes beyond the stereotypes found in popular culture to examine the Roman Army from the first armed citizens of the early Republic through the glorious heights of the Imperial legions to the shameful defeats inflicted upon the late Roman Army by the Goths and Huns. Tracing the development of tactics, equipment and training, this work provides a detailed insight into the military force that enable Rome to become the greatest empire the world has ever seen. As well as describing the changes in the army over the centuries, The Roman Army also sheds light on the talented men who led these soldiers in battle and the momentous battles fought, including Cannae, Pharsalus, and Adrianople. Illustrated with detailed maps, artwork and photographs, this volume provides a complete reference to the Roman Army from the 8th century BC to the period after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD. Hardback edition ISBN: 9781849081627 Chris Mcnab's Latest Title For Osprey Follows The Roman Army From The First Armed Citizens Of The Early Republic Through The Glorious Heights Of The Imperial Legions To The Shameful Defeats Inflicted Upon The Late Roman Army By The Goths And Huns. Tracing The Development Of Tactics, Equipment And Training Through Detailed Text, Illustrations, Diagrams, And Photographs, This Book Will Give The Reader An Accessible Yet Detailed Insight Into The Military Force That Enabled Rome To Become The Greatest Empire The World Has Ever Seen, To Defeat Its Enemies, Subdue Its Neighbors And Control Vast Territories. This Book Describes The Organization Of The Forces, Equipment And Weaponry, Uniforms, And Development In Tactics And Warfare Of The Roman Army. Each Of The Four Historical Sections Will Focus On The Changes In The Army, But Will Also Look At The Talented Men Who Transformed And Led The Army, Such As Scipio Africanus, Caesar And Marcus Aurelius, And The Momentous Battles Fought, Including Cannae, Pharsalus, And Adrianople. The image of the Roman legionary is as familiar today as it was to the citizens - and enemies - of the vast Roman Empire. This book examines the Roman Army from the first armed citizens of the early Republic through the glorious heights of the Imperial legions to the shameful defeats inflicted upon the late Roman Army by the Goths and Huns. Follows the Roman Army from the first armed citizens of the early Republic through the glorious heights of the Imperial legions to the shameful defeats inflicted upon the late Roman army by the Goths and Huns. This book gives the reader an insight into the military force that enabled Rome to become the greatest empire the world.